New Obsession – Platter Lunches!

We have a new obsession to share with you! We cannot get enough of making platter style lunches for our office meal. Not only do they offer lots of variety but they are fun to make and will have all of your coworkers wishing you made lunch for the entire office!

Start with a large glass container that has a lid. We have been using a medium size Pyrex baking dish because the size is perfect and it comes with a great lid. Then you just start building. Below are some options that go great in a platter;

Clementine or orange slices

Grapes

Olives

Crackers

Peppers

Cauliflower

Cucumber

Carrots

Cherry tomatoes

Broccoli

Celery

Peas and beans

Berries

Apple slices

Dragon fruit balls

Melon balls

Kiwi slices

Mushrooms

Nuts and seeds

Hummus

Watermelon slices

Peaches or nectarine slices

Figs

Dates

The idea of having that many items in one platter can seem daunting but if you are buying the right groceries it can be as easy as cleaning out your fridge. We like to have pre-cut veggies available at all times. In the morning we just get our platters out and go through the fridge adding as much as we would like.

We recommend trying to keep dry items like crackers separate with a cute little dish or ramekin inside so they do not take on any moisture on your commute to work. A separate container for any dips or olives may be wise too so that things don’t mix and your platter looks amazing when you take off the lid.

Don’t skip on the garnish and presentation of the platter. Although it may seem time consuming it is always worth it to feel proud of your lunch and excited to eat it. The prettier it is the more you will enjoy it! You can garnish with leafy greens, sprouts, parsley or any fresh herb, cherry tomatoes, nuts and seeds. Make it your own!

Using one large glass container as opposed to needing several small plastic ones cuts back on dishes, BPA exposure and your impact on the environment. Now that is something that we can get behind!

We would love to see some of your platter lunches. Post a photo on your social media tagging @melonlifestyleco and using the hashtag #melonplatterlunch and we will gladly share the photo and may even do a giveaway in the near future!

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Hi! Welcome to melon lifestyle co. We’re Karlee and Courtney, and this is our journey to pursue balance. melon is all about enjoying life while being conscious of your health. It’s about going out dancing Saturday night and drinking green juice Sunday morning. It’s about being fulfilled.